Breeding In A World Of Scarcity
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Breeding In A World Of Scarcity
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Author : Isabel Roldán-Ruiz
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-06-13
Breeding In A World Of Scarcity written by Isabel Roldán-Ruiz and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-13 with Science categories.
This book includes papers presented at the 2015 meeting of the Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section of Eucarpia. The theme of the meeting “Breeding in a world of scarcity” was elaborated in four sessions: (1) scarcity of natural resources, (2) scarcity of breeders, (3) scarcity of land and (4) scarcity of focus. Parts I to IV of this book correspond to these four sessions. Session 1 refers to the consequences of climate change, reduced access to natural resources and declining freedom in using them. Plant breeding may help by developing varieties with a more efficient use of water and nutrients and a better tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Session 2 refers to the shrinking number of field breeders. There is a need for a mutual empathy between field- and lab-oriented breeding activities, integrating new methods of phenotyping and genotyping. Session 3 underscores the optimal use of agricultural land. Forage needs to be intensively produced in a sustainable way, meeting the energy, protein and health requirements of livestock. Well-adapted varieties, species and mixtures of grasses and legumes are needed. Session 4 refers to the fading of focus in primary production triggered by a range of societal demands. There are few farmers left and they are asked to meet many consumer demands. Both large-scale, multi-purpose species and varieties and specialized niche crops are required. Part V summarizes the conclusions of two open debates, two working group meetings and two workshops held during the conference. The debates were devoted to the future of grass and fodder crop breeding, and to feed quality breeding and testing. The conference hosted meetings of the working groups “Multisite rust evaluation” and “Festulolium”. Workshops focused on “genomic selection and association mapping” and on “phenotyping” with applications in practical breeding research. Part V contains also short sketches of breeding ideas presented as short communications.
World Water And Food To 2025
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Author : Mark W. Rosegrant
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2002-01-01
World Water And Food To 2025 written by Mark W. Rosegrant and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
A thirsty world; Alternative futures for water; Consequences of key policy changes; Implications for the future.
Micronutrient Malnutrition And The Impact Of Modern Plant Breeding On Public Health In India
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Author : Alexander J. Stein
language : en
Publisher: Alexander J Stein
Release Date : 2006
Micronutrient Malnutrition And The Impact Of Modern Plant Breeding On Public Health In India written by Alexander J. Stein and has been published by Alexander J Stein this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Enriched cereal products categories.
The Storytellers Handbook
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Author : Andrew Greenberg
language : en
Publisher: White Wolf Games Studio
Release Date : 1997-12
The Storytellers Handbook written by Andrew Greenberg and has been published by White Wolf Games Studio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-12 with Games & Activities categories.
"The Final Nights Hold a Million Stories... From the hidden horrors of the Camarilla to the naked fiendishness of the Sabbat, vampires play at the eternal jyhad. Elders, ancillae, neonates and... others... prowl the night. Only one individual knows all the secrets of the World of Darkness "RM" . The role of the Storyteller is daunting, and this book is an invaluable aid for those who orchestrate Vampire "RM" chronicles. It includes myriad information, including enigmas best left out of players' hands, from creating stories to creating the casts of epic tales. The Vampire Storytellers Handbook revised edition leaves no stone unturned -- except those that hide secrets no mortal should know".
World Hunger Health And Refugee Problems Food Scarcity Nutrition And Health
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee to Investigate Problems Connected with Refugees and Escapees
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
World Hunger Health And Refugee Problems Food Scarcity Nutrition And Health written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee to Investigate Problems Connected with Refugees and Escapees and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Disaster relief categories.
Selection And Breeding Programs In Aquaculture
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Author : Trygve Gjedrem
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-07-10
Selection And Breeding Programs In Aquaculture written by Trygve Gjedrem and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-10 with Science categories.
Although aquaculture as a biological production system has a long history, systematic and efficient breeding programs to improve economically important traits in the farmed species have rarely been utilized until recently, except for salmonid species. This means that the majority of aquaculture production (more than 90 %) is based on genetically unimproved stocks. In farm animals the situation is vastly different: practically no terrestrial farm production is based on genetically unimproved and undomesticated populations. This difference between aquaculture and livestock production is in spite of the fact that the basic elements of breeding theory are the same for fish and shellfish as for farm animals. One possible reason for the difference is the complexity of reproductive biology in aquatic species, and special consideration needs to be taken in the design of breeding plans for these species. Since 1971 AKVAFORSK, has continuously carried out large scale breeding research projects with salmonid species, and during the latest 15 years also with a number of fresh water and marine species. Results from this work and the results from other institutions around the world have brought forward considerable knowledge, which make the development of efficient breeding programs feasible. The genetic improvement obtained in selection programs for fish and shellfish is remarkable and much higher than what has been achieved in terrestrial farm animals.
Plant Breeding Classical To Modern
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Author : P. M. Priyadarshan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-11-09
Plant Breeding Classical To Modern written by P. M. Priyadarshan and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-09 with Science categories.
This book offers a detailed overview of both conventional and modern approaches to plant breeding. In 25 chapters, it explores various aspects of conventional and modern means of plant breeding, including: history, objective, activities, centres of origin, plant introduction, reproduction, incompatibility, sterility, biometrics, selection, hybridization, methods of breeding both self- and cross- pollinated crops, heterosis, synthetic varieties, induced mutations and polyploidy, distant hybridization, quality breeding, ideotype breeding, resistance breeding, breeding for stress resistance, G x E interactions, tissue culture, genetic engineering, molecular breeding, genomics, gene action and varietal release. The book’s content addresses the needs of students worldwide. Modern methods like molecular breeding and genomics are dealt with extensively so as to provide a firm foundation and equip readers to read further advanced books. Each chapter discusses the respective subject as comprehensively as possible, and includes a section on further reading at the end. Info-boxes highlight the latest advances, and care has been taken to include nearly all topics required under the curricula of MS programs. As such, the book provides a much-needed reference guide for MS students around the globe.
Peace Ecology
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Author : Randall Amster
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-11-17
Peace Ecology written by Randall Amster and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-17 with Education categories.
"Peace Ecology" presents a cutting-edge exploration of an emerging paradigm that links the essence of peace and nonviolence with the tenets of ecology and the principles of environmentalism. Looking at issues including food justice, water sharing, climate change, peace zones, and the free economy, this book considers examples and illustrations from around the world where people, communities, and nations are employing the teachings of ecology as a tool for mitigating conflict and promoting peace. "Peace Ecology" presents an integrative perspective that bears directly upon the most pressing issues of our time, constituting both the ecological realm of peace and the peacemaking potential of ecology. The volume examines the rich history, contemporary relevance, and transformative future potential inherent in this dynamic nexus of theory and action. Its overarching aim is no less than moving the current scarcity-conflict paradigm to one of cooperative resource management and, ultimately, toward peaceful coexistence both among ourselves and within the balance of nature.To read the Common Dreams excerpt of "Peace Ecology" Click Here.Talk Nation Radio Interview with Randall Amster and David Swanson here."
Food Security And Sociopolitical Stability
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Author : Christopher B. Barrett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-09-26
Food Security And Sociopolitical Stability written by Christopher B. Barrett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-26 with Business & Economics categories.
Angry consumers took to the streets in scores of nations.
Fodder Crops And Amenity Grasses
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Author : Beat Boller
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-01-14
Fodder Crops And Amenity Grasses written by Beat Boller and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-14 with Science categories.
Grassland farming in Europe was already established during the settlement of the rst farmers together with their domesticated animals after the last ice age. Since then, grassland provides the forage basis to feed ruminant animals for the p- duction of meat and milk. Depending on the ecological conditions and intensity of usage, various plant communities with different species developed, displaying a rich biodiversity. With the introduction of improved crop rotations at the end of the 16th century, grasses and legumes were also grown to an important extent as forage crops on arable land. In the last decades the importance of amenity grasses increased markedly, due to the demand of the society for new usages like landscape protection. Around 1900 interested farmers and academics identi ed the need for gra- land improvement through systematic selection and seed production. This marks the beginning of breeding and research in companies but also at universities and specialized research institutes. Plant collection started with many of the species that are still of importance today. The collected materials were grouped according to the intended use and some type of phenotypic selection was applied. Seed mul- plication of such populations was performed in pure stands and the harvested seed was marketed. Although the vegetative biomass and its quality are of utmost imp- tance in forage crop breeding, it is the seed yield potential which determines the commercial success of a new variety.
